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FH51 RGZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,125 mi
Last recorded81,125 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 RGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 81,125 miles

Low coolant light illuminated

Rear Dampers corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 68,750 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 68,749 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 57,969 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Rear registration plate faded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 52,353 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Front tyre bald on inner egde

Pass 7 Nov 2016 44,684 miles

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Nov 2015 34,142 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 34,142 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 29,380 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 28,615 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 27,794 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 26,829 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 26,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 26,007 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 25,446 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 24,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 22,896 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 21,210 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 19,695 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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FH51 RGZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH51 RGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FH51 RGZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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